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Liane Castle

Liane Castle joined the KM Group as a trainee reporter at the Kent Messenger in February 2020.

‘Want an intimate panto without crowd chaos? Then this is your festive fix…’

23 December 2024
‘Want an intimate panto without crowd chaos? Then this is your festive fix…’

With Christmas just a few days away, pantomime season is in full swing and you don’t always need to travel far to get your festive fix…

More help for rough sleepers at town centre shelter

23 December 2024
More help for rough sleepers at town centre shelter

More services are to be offered at a homeless shelter which provides food and support for rough sleepers.

Owners confirm plan to redevelop former Pontins site

19 December 2024
Owners confirm plan to redevelop former Pontins site

An abandoned holiday camp could be redeveloped into a “holiday destination” as bosses discuss the site’s future.

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School closed as 118 homes left without power

19 December 2024
School closed as 118 homes left without power

A primary school has been forced to close and 118 homes left without power following an underground fault.

'I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all - now I'll represent Team GB'

19 December 2024
'I wasn't sure I'd be able to run at all - now I'll represent Team GB'

A hospital consultant living with a rare disease which left her doubting if she would ever be able to run again is set to represent Team GB.

Gran left cut and bruised as ‘traumatised’ puppy attacked by two dogs

19 December 2024
Gran left cut and bruised as ‘traumatised’ puppy attacked by two dogs

A grandmother suffered cuts and bruises trying to rescue her five-month-old puppy from the jaws of “two big dogs with thick heads”.

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Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

18 December 2024
Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

Four Shoe Zone stores deemed “unviable” are set to close in Kent - but eight will remain open.

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Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

18 December 2024
Wimpy reopening delayed by ‘unforeseen circumstances’

The reopening of a Wimpy restaurant that has sat empty for more than a year has been delayed.

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‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

15 December 2024
‘It’s good they’re doing something - but where will people park?’

Plans to replace a “scruffy” building with new homes and shops have been praised by residents - but some have concerns over the lack of parking.

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‘Our Christmas tree farm has lost £4,000 after devastating fire’

14 December 2024
‘Our Christmas tree farm has lost £4,000 after devastating fire’

The heartbroken owner of a Christmas tree farm told how a devastating fire next door sent his business up in flames costing £4,000.

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‘The town has never seen anything like this - not in my lifetime’

14 December 2024
‘The town has never seen anything like this - not in my lifetime’

The owners of a live music venue say they have “made a good start” on improving a town's nightlife a year after opening.

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Man stabbed in town centre airlifted to hospital in serious condition

13 December 2024
Man stabbed in town centre airlifted to hospital in serious condition

A man has been stabbed in a town centre and airlifted to a London hospital in a serious condition.

Police place cordon near convenience store in residential street

13 December 2024
Police place cordon near convenience store in residential street

Police have cordoned off a stretch of a residential street as part of an investigation.

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Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

13 December 2024
Delighted kmfm listener wins £2k ‘Cash for Christmas’ prize

A lucky Kent listener was surprised by kmfm’s Rob and Numi after winning a £2,000 cash prize in time for Christmas.

Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

13 December 2024
Six-day-old puppies found abandoned in woods

A litter of puppies found abandoned in the woods at just six days old have found new homes for Christmas.

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Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

12 December 2024
Severely neglected dog found dumped in box

An abandoned dog with rotten teeth and fleas has been rescued after being found dumped in a box. Warning: Some distressing images

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CCTV released in search for missing man

12 December 2024
CCTV released in search for missing man

A new image has been released in the search for a missing man, last seen seven days ago.

Suspect spotted jumping over garden fences in break-in attempts

12 December 2024
Suspect spotted jumping over garden fences in break-in attempts

A would-be thief was spotted leaping over garden fences following a string of attempted break-ins.

Investigation after tyres and waste material go up in flames

11 December 2024
Investigation after tyres and waste material go up in flames

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze which saw tyres and waste material destroyed in a blaze.

Crash shuts two lanes on M20

10 December 2024
Crash shuts two lanes on M20

Two lanes are closed on the M20 and traffic is queuing following a crash.

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